Alvina Ahmed

Experience

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  IPlace

  May 2010 - Jul 2014

  Manage 2-3 client accounts with a team of sourcing professionals.• Source using basic and advanced passive sourcing techniques including x-raying, flipping, peel back, blogs, discussion groups, forums, and alumni associations.• Work on various technical requirements and conduct primary sourcing. Sample job orders worked on: JAVA, C++, .NET, ORACLE, CRM, SQL, PL/SQL, PeopleSoft, Cisco, SharePoint, SDET Quality Analysis, Data Warehouse Architecture, Solutions Engineering, Lotus Notes Development, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.• Work on non-technical requirements like Project Management, Business Development Management, Technical Writing, Business Analysis, Underwriting, Econometrics, Project Coordination, Process Development, Drug Safety, Scientist II, etc.• Thorough knowledge of sourcing for different employment types including W2, Corp-to-Corp, 1099 for U.S. Citizens, GC, H1-B, TN-1, and EAD holders.• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including Bullhorn, JobDiva and Point wing.• Hands-on experience with Vendor Management Systems (VMS portals) such as Fieldglass, IQ Navigator.• Active Search: Resume search of active candidates from job boards such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, Ladders and Job Serve.• Passive Search: Search for candidates on various sites such as LinkedIn, Spoke, Jigsaw and social networking. Using advanced AIRS techniques, also identify candidates through search engines.• Lead weekly operational calls with clients and discuss process updates.• Ensure client processes are implemented correctly.• Check resume quality of team members and maintain performance metrics dashboard for their daily submittals.• Mentor iPlace Academy trainees and junior team members. Show less • Search and short-list candidates from job boards, social networks, and public and proprietary databases and also directly via search engines using different search techniques such as Boolean strings and AIRS (Advanced Internet Research Skills).• Worked on technical and non technical job orders.• Active Search: Resume search of active candidates from job boards such as Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice, Jobserve and Hot Jobs.• Passive Search: Search for candidates on various sites such as LinkedIn, Spoke, Jigsaw and social networking. Using advanced AIRS techniques, also identify candidates through search engines.• Add short-listed candidates into client databases such as PCR (PC Recruiter), CATS, Bullhorn, Pointwing, etc.• Compile candidate submittal reports for each job order that include a ranking such as Hot, Warm, Okay for each candidate and a detailed reason for the ranking.• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) including Bullhorn, JobDiva, and Point Wing. Show less

  • Senior Sourcer

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Sourcer

    May 2010 - Sept 2011
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  Randstad RiseSmart

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  JCR - Job Concierge Representative

  To help RiseSmart client's in finding job leads using various tools like LinkedIn, Indeed, Simply Hired across multiple sectors like Engineering, IT, FMCG, Biotechnology, Banking, Financial services.

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  Google

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2021

  Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

  Hands on experience and expertise in end to end recruitment and passive candidate pipeline.Passionate towards sourcing top talent through LinkedIn, GitHub, Stack Overflow.Experience with candidate pipeline for both technical and non technical roles within US, EMEA and APAC regions.Develop and mentor sourcing team, sharing expertise and knowledge.Execute on global sourcing best practices, develop and implement sourcing methods that helps provide qualified and diverse candidates.

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  QuestW

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Principal Associate, Research & Insights

  Maintain close connect with recruiters to ensure top quality candidates are sourced.Dedicated to source diversity leads.Experience in hiring for Devops, Cloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure, Security, Blockchain, Network, Frontend/Backend engineering, Blockchain.Identify creative sourcing techniques like Github, Gitlab, Stack overflow, Meet-ups, recruit’em, and identify candidates from diversity events, sororities, LinkedIn groups, diversity Boolean search strings, university, Alumni groups etc. Show less

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  Independent Consultant

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

  Global Talent Acquisition Consultant
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  CGI

  Feb 2023 - now

  Senior Specialist